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Yves Berger

French writer (1931-2004) · France · On the map · Writers · Died at 73

Yves Berger was a French writer and editor. From 1960 to 2000, he was the literary director of Éditions Grasset, and published several novels in which he expressed his attachment to the United States.

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2004Died16 November 20042003Prix Renaudot of essayAward1994Commandeur des Arts et des LettresAwardPrix MédicisAward1993Knight of the Legion of HonourAward1990Prix de la langue françaiseAward1987Prince Pierre AwardAward1976Lucien Barrière Literary AwardAward1962Prix FeminaAward1931Born14 January 1931

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Prix Renaudot of essay2003
Prix Médicis1994
Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres1994
Knight of the Legion of Honour1993
Prix de la langue française1990
Prince Pierre Award1987
Lucien Barrière Literary Award1976
Prix Femina1962

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Country
France
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1931 to 2004 · aged 73

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